The need to be aware of and to master techniques in dental photography is increasing as more dentists perform cosmetic procedures. The necessity for photographic records in the areas of legal protection and marketing is only now becoming apparent. The dentist must choose from among a variety of photographic systems depending on the particular requirements of the practice. Visual communication is of vital importance in dentistry, and new modalities for the transfer of this type of information, the clinician link networks, are currently being introduced.